专四词汇讲稿.doc

2011年四级词汇讲稿 ********Much though VS Much as****** 55. ____ he wanted to go out with his friends at the weekend, he had to stay behind to finish his assignment. (2008真题) A. Much though B. Much as C. As much D. Though much 48. _____ he needed money for a new car, he decided not to borrow it from the bank. (1998真题) A. Much as B. Much though C. As much D. Though much Keys： 55 B, 48 A 解释： Much as: Although, Though Similar sentences: Much as she likes him, she would never consider marrying him. ********mark VS signal****** 79. The priest made the ________ of the cross when he entered the church. A. mark B. signal C. sign D. gesture (2005真题) 61.Drive straight ahead, and then you will see a ____ to the Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway. A. sign B. mark C. signal D. board (2003真题) Keys: 79 C; 61 A Sign: (1) a gesture or action used to convey information or instructions: she gave him the thumbs-up sign. (2) a notice that is publicly displayed giving information or instructions in a written or symbolic form: See note at emblem. I didnt see the stop sign. (3) an action or reaction that conveys something about someones state or experiences: she gave no sign of having seen him. (4) an object, quality, or event whose presence or occurrence indicates the probable presence or occurrence of something else: flowers are often given as a sign of affection mark: (1) a small area on a surface having a different colour from its surroundings, typically one caused by accident or damage The blow left a red mark down one side of her face. (2) a characteristic property or feature: It is the mark of a civilized society to treat its elderly members well. Signal: (1) a gesture, action, or sound that is used to convey information or instructions, typically by prearrangement between the parties concerned The firing of the gun was the signal for a chain of beacons to be lit. The policeman raised his hand as a signal to stop. (2) an electrical impulse or radio